By Kayden Breedlove Morris Denton (BSHPE 58), winner in his age group of the gold medal for the National Senior Games held in August in Des Moines, Iowa, hasn’t slowed down in the game of tennis. As an Oxford native, Denton has seen the city grow and evolve. He attended the first public school administered […]
Alumni Profile: Roy Anderson
By Kayden Breedlove Community, family and perseverance define the work ethic and outlook of Roy Anderson IV (BBA 10). Growing up in Gulfport, Anderson found inspirations and motivations everywhere including his father, Roy Anderson III (JD 82), and grandfather, Roy Anderson Jr. Through his father and grandfather, Anderson was exposed to their work in the […]
Alumni Profile: Joshua S. Horton
By Kayden Breedlove Community, friends and family are the core of alumnus Joshua S. Horton’s (BA 15, JD 17) life. Through his career-spanning focus, including consumer fraud and corrupt patient treatment facilities, Horton looks to continue to carry justice to those who need it. Growing up in Atlanta, Horton faced an adverse childhood. After losing […]
Alumni Profile: Parker Kennedy (BS 18)
By Kayden Breedlove Like his Texas origins, alumnus Parker Kennedy (BS 18) had big dreams during his time at Ole Miss. While he didn’t know exactly what career path he wanted to pursue, time spent around campus at social events as well as his time as an events and catering manager led him to the […]
Alumni Profile: Elliot Markuson
By Kayden Breedlove As an active member of the USA Bobsledding team, Ole Miss alumnus Elliot Markuson (BS 17) has a busy schedule, but that hasn’t stopped him from pursuing his passion in the field of sports diplomacy. By helping coach training camps worldwide through the nonprofit organization FHI 360, he works as a program […]
Alumni Profile: Quentin Whitwell
By Kayden Breedlove CEO of Panola Medical Center, 2005 recipient of the Mississippi Business Journal’s “Top 40 under 40” and Jackson city councilman are just some of the titles that Quentin Whitwell (BA 95, JD 98) has under his belt. Now, he plans to extend his reach and further provide quality, accessible health care to […]
Alumni Profile: Chip Brown
By Hannah Rom Like many Ole Miss alumni, Chip Brown (BBA 99) always dreamed of turning his college hobby into a successful career. “Two of my roommates had retrievers like me,” Brown said. “We spent a lot of time together training our dogs after class and on the weekends. We also enjoyed hunting, so we […]
Keith Carter Named Ole Miss Athletics Director
A nationally recognized fundraiser who has worked alongside some of the biggest names in college athletics, Keith Carter will take the reins of the University of Mississippi athletics department 20 years after leading its men’s basketball program to the top of the Southeastern Conference. After receiving a unanimous recommendation from the members of a […]
Wi-Fi for Warriors: Alumni Help Deployed Soldiers Stay in Touch
Members of the military make incredible sacrifices when deployed to serve their country, but a group of University of Mississippi alumni wants to make sure that staying in touch with their families doesn’t have to be one of those costs. A group of Ole Miss families have come together to launch Wi-Fi for Warriors, a […]
Alumni Profile: Stephen Emerson
By Bethany Fitts Stephen Emerson (BA 05), an environmental inspection and biological monitoring expert, has worked as an environmental scientist for over 10 years, providing environmental inspection for companies working on linear or renewable energy projects. Over the course of each project, he gives training courses to help construction teams safely follow environmental protocol such […]
Alumni Profile: Raheem Lay
Alumnus Recounts Harsh Realities of War, PTSD By Bethany Fitts “When I was in the Army… getting help for mental health wasn’t an option. I mean, it was an option. But I didn’t want to believe that something was wrong ‘upstairs,’” said Dr. Raheem Lay (BSW 01), reflecting on his early years in the Army. […]
Alumni Profile: Oscar Pope
By Bethany Fitts Oscar Pope (BA 10) has always wanted to create meaningful content that both defines culture and connects people. “I don’t know where [that passion] comes from,” he said. “But I know I have a responsibility to create responsibly.” He first developed an interest in art during his middle school years, a time […]